Personal Finance (MindTap Course List)
Personal Finance (MindTap Course List)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781337099752
Author: E. Thomas Garman, Raymond Forgue
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4.1, Problem 1CC
Summary Introduction

To Explain: Difference between regressive taxes and progressive taxes.

Concept Introduction: Progressive taxes: Rate of tax increases as the income of the person increases. In this type of taxes, the marginal rate of taxes increases as the income increases.

Regressive taxes: The rate of tax decreases as the income of the person increases. In this type of taxes, the marginal rate o taxes decreases as the income increases.

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